Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis

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This video is part of the series of videos discussing restrictive lung diseases. We will discuss hypersensitivity pneumonitis in this talk.
Definition.
Alveolitis due to inhaled external allergens.
Involves smaller airways and the respiratory zones instead of the large airways.
The difference in this disease from asthma.
This is a mixture of type III and type IV allergies.
Pathophysiology of the hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
Macrophages.
Allergen presentation to T and B cells in the lymph nodes.
Interleukins released.
Phases of hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
Acute and Chronic.
Role of neutrophils and T cells in the acute phase.
Granuloma formation in the chronic phase.
Why hypersensitivity pneumonitis is also classified as a granulomatous disease.
IL4, IL5, IL12, C5a.
Scarring of the respiratory zones.
Fever, dyspnea, cough, lethargy, malaise, restrictive lung disease.
FEV1 reduced.
FEV1/FVC increased due to increased elasticity and rapid expulsion.
Monday morning blues experienced by the patients.
Industries/tasks that cause this disease
Fungi and bacteria from farming work - Farmer's Lung.
Micropolyspora fanny and bagassosis.
Thermophilic actinomycetes.Cheese workers - moldy cheese.
Penicillium Casey.
Miller's lungs.
Dusty grain.
Animal products, pigeon breeder's lungs.
Pigeon droppings have pigeon serum proteins.
Other chemical industry workers. ...

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Please consult with a physician or healthcare professional regarding any medical or mental health related diagnosis or treatment. No information in this video should ever be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional.